About Jim Stalker

Seeking answers - one post at a time.
Sales guy - family guy - thinks a great guitar solo can make the song.
Based in Granite Bay CA - where there is plenty of granite and not much bay.

Pat Metheny Group – RIP Lyle Mays

February 17, 2020 Jim Stalker

With the sad and early passing of the Pat Metheny Group's co-leader Lyle Mays last week, I've been reviewing their extraordinary catalog. Picking the best song (or album) is fool's errand has each record easily has at least two masterpieces on them. If you're unfamiliar with … [Read more...]

Some Good Stuff!

July 15, 2019 Jim Stalker

I'm always in need of at least one hour a day of entertainment. That's 365 hours a year. A lot of programming. While I end up kissing a lot of frogs each year and when reporting often state the obvious (Game of Thrones, amazing! - duh!), I do come across a few gems I'd like … [Read more...]

Don Stalker – My Dad – RIP

July 2, 2019 Jim Stalker

My Dad, Charles "Don" Stalker, passed last week. Don was 92. He had lived a full life. Details Don was a son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and husband. He was also a corporate executive, golf enthusiast, and someone whose humor was the epitome of the "dad … [Read more...]

Having a Secret Mission

June 11, 2019 Jim Stalker

I like the idea of having a "secret mission." I have gone so far as to develop one for myself. I bring this mission with me to work every day. Perhaps by sharing what I do, you might be encouraged to create your version as I found I like having one. Plus, I think it makes me … [Read more...]

Parenting – “Let’s Stress Out Our Kid!”

February 19, 2019 Jim Stalker

Our son is an only child. Sorry, son. That's just the way it worked out. A challenge with being an only child is regardless if it's for good or bad reasons, the viewfinder is always focused on him. No breaks. Wish for a Sibling As a good friend pointed out, our son so wishes … [Read more...]